I am a shuttle driver for the railroad. I am on call for a 24 hour period but it seems they call me to take a crew somewhere when it is time for sleeping. No matter how much rest I get before hand I am still tired. I have tried coffee, capuccino, Red Bull, and this stuff called 5 hour energy. None of those things seem to help. I even got this capuccino tonight that was double caffeine but no luck. I am not a caffeine drinker so this is not a case of you have already had too much caffeine. my normal drinks are water and white tea. Please help! thanks.
2007-04-19 17:39:11 · 17 answers · asked by Grace S 3 in Food & Drink ➔ Non-Alcoholic Drinks
want to do it legal cause I am under DOT rules and will be drug tested.
2007-04-19 17:44:32 · update #1
Go to your doctor, he may prescribe provigil. It's like speed but suppossed to be nonaddictive and when you want to go to sleep it won't keep you up for hours. It would be perfectly legal once prescribed. Perhaps if you can just invest in an ipod so you can listen to something up beat.
2007-04-23 16:22:47 · answer #1 · answered by pandorashollywood 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi there, Well will depend on what he does the relaxation of the time. Is that every one at one time after which he sleeps the relaxation of the day? I actually have a two months historical and he remains conscious for approximately two-three hours best as soon as an afternoon. The relaxation of the time he naps till feeding or awakes for best mins at a time. About 20-half-hour among feeding. He most of the time fights off his have got to sleep the relaxation of the time. Everyday is distinctive at this factor and you are going to ought to pass with it till, you notice a transparent sample with youngster. Keep in brain that they want sleep at this factor seeing that it takes such a lot power to do even what we take into account the easiest of matters.. Good good fortune Lisa
2016-09-05 17:59:57 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You might try exercising before you leave somewhere.......a nice brisk walk or even a workout tape.
Also, have you tried napping in the afternoons? You can try to re-train your sleep schedule.
When you drive, also keep the heater off and roll down the window. Also, munching will keep you awake (something healthy though like carrots or celery).
Be sure they aren't violating any "overexertion" rules though! Good luck.
2007-04-19 17:47:56 · answer #3 · answered by Katiecat 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If none of the caffeinated beverages work for you, you could try taking a cold shower, go out and jog a little, do some physical activity. Good luck!
2007-04-21 19:25:16 · answer #4 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Try eating sunflower seeds. As long as you stay busy doing something you will stay awake. Energy drinks will only work for a short period of time.
Not used to eating sunflower seeds, even better. Master the art of throwing a handful into your mouth, seperating one with your tongue, splitting it with your teeth, and spitting out the shells. I used this technique when doing night convoys throughout Iraq, and it worked like a charm.
2007-04-19 17:48:00 · answer #5 · answered by Scott 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I used to work overnight....I have found that if you work in the middle of the night you can stay awake for hours if you drink lots of iced tea w/lemon and keep moving. If you sit too long you sleep. Goodluck
2007-04-19 17:50:44 · answer #6 · answered by Barbiq 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Sorry , sleep deprivation has been found to be one of the leading causes of serious injury accidents ,
As bad as drunk driving .
If you cannot get sleep between calls so that you are adequately rested ,
You need to apply for another position , in the interest of everyone's safety .
2007-04-19 17:47:25 · answer #7 · answered by kate 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Get on Yahoo!Answers for an hour or so. That works too well. I really want to go to bed, but....One more question/answer.....
Must have.... One..... More..... Answer....... aaaaaaggghhhhhhhhhh!!!!!!!!!! ANSWERS!!! MUST HAVE!!!!!! ...... No, but do something you enjoy while shuttling. Listen to music, write a story and plan it while your shuttling. Have fun...May the Stars light your path....
2007-04-19 17:47:22 · answer #8 · answered by Lost Ranger 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
red bull
coke
coffee
pasta for energy
milo
chocolate
anything with lots of sugar
listen to music
talk on your fone (hands free)
2007-04-19 18:04:24 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Try green tea might help :D
green tea dont harm body as half as much as coffee and other heavy caffine drinks.
it refreshes and fight wrinkle form starting early
but only green tea please. there are other teas that work opposite and help putting you to sleep. i dont know much about those teas i only know green tea doesn't.
hope this helps
2007-04-19 17:53:06 · answer #10 · answered by Miller 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋